Accounts Payable Specialist

GDIT is seeking an entry level Accounts Payable Specialist who will contribute to a high-performing financial operations environment as an Accounts Payable Specialist focused on systems and compliance. This role will support critical accounting functions, ensure accurate system integrations, and strengthen compliance across AP processes.

Meaningful Work and Personal Impact

As part of the AP team, your work will directly support accurate financial reporting, vendor relationships, tax compliance, and system reliability.

● Collaborate closely with accounting, procurement, IT, and project teams to resolve invoice and system-related challenges.

● Drive accuracy in financial processing through detailed invoice review, tax validation, and proactive issue resolution.

● Utilize ERP systems, AP automation tools, and reporting dashboards to perform daily responsibilities and identify improvement opportunities.

● Process, validate, and post invoices and financial transactions within the AP system, ensuring accuracy, proper coding, and adherence to company and regulatory standards.

● Review invoices, purchase orders, and supporting documentation for compliance, accuracy, duplicates, and tax requirements, making corrections as needed.

● Perform tax compliance checks including validation of sales/use tax, exemption applicability, and accurate tax treatment for both domestic and international invoices.

● Investigate and correct inaccurately processed invoices, ensuring issues are resolved promptly and root causes are addressed.

● Support continuous improvement of AP processes, system enhancements, and interface functionality.

● Respond to inquiries from internal stakeholders and external vendors, providing high-quality customer service and issue resolution.

● Provide guidance to less-experienced team members on AP policies, system navigation, and best practices.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

● Education: Associates degree or 2+ years of additional work experience in lieu of a degree.

● Experience: 3+ years of related AP or accounting operations experience, including exposure to AP systems or ERP modules.

● Technical Skills:

• Experience with ERP/AP systems
• Intermediate Excel proficiency skill level required

● Role Requirements: Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, ability to troubleshoot system-related issues, and effective communication with cross-functional teams

● Preferred skills: Oracle Financial

● US Persons

● Hybrid work schedule which requires the selected candidate to work in Falls Church, Virginia office 3+ days a week

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

● 401K with company match

● Comprehensive health and wellness packages

● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays